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Qualities of a good doctor

In my opinion a good doctor should have the following characteristics:

a) The doctor will welcome the patient with a smiling face b) The doctor will try to make the patient feel secure and comfortable c) He or she will patiently listen to the patient's problems d) He or she will go through if there are any previous issues e) While prescribing drugs, a good doctor will enquire if the patient had any previous drug or food reactions f) He will not eat or drink anything before the patient or devote in lengthy telephonic conversation g) He will treat all patients equally.

Professor M Zahidul Haque Department of Agricultural Extension & Information System, SAU Dhaka